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The
City of Valdivia, one of the most beautiful cities in Chile with
135,000 inhabitants, is situated in southern Chile, near the mouth
of the Valdivia River. It is near the port of Corral on the Pacific
Ocean.
The city lies in an area of forests and apple orchards.Founded in
1552 by Pedro de Valdivia, a lieutenant of the Spanish explorer
Francisco Pizarro. In 1818 it was the site of a Chilean victory
in the wars of independence.
The city has a large German colony founded in the 1850s which put
its stamp on the city, transforming it in one of the more important
industrial centers in Chile with beer breweries, mills, tanneries,
navy (it is a fluvial port), and the first high oven of the country
in 1913.
It was desolated by an earthquake in 1960 but has been beautifully
rebuilt.
During the 2nd and 3rd week of February the "Valdivia week"
takes place (you should reserve a hotel in advance), and beside
the Calle Calle river that crosses the city, handicraft fairs and
the results of the international painting competition "Valdivia
and the river" are presented. This extravaganza ends in the
final night next to the river, with a parade of boats and fireworks.

Petit Hotel Entre Rios,
was designed by its own owners and situated in the
beautiful city of Valdivia close to the central plaza
as well as the local bus terminal.
More
info and pictures
Hostel Entre Rios,
Carlos Anwandter 337, Valdivia, Chile, tel/fax: +56 63
259310
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Hand
build Log Cabins
Hello, we are Marcela and Alejandro, a married Chilean
couple that would like to share with you all the natural
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Here you can enjoy the native forests of Valdivia,
the Pacific Ocean, navigable rivers, horseback riding,
fishing, historic monuments and nature.
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